Empíric
Example: El mètode empíric és essencial per a la ciència moderna.
Definition
"Empíric" refers to knowledge or methods based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory or pure logic. In philosophy, an "empíric" approach relies on practical evidence and sensory data to draw conclusions, as in the phrase 'El mètode empíric és essencial per a la ciència moderna.'
Etymology
The word "empíric" derives from the Greek word 'empeirikos,' meaning 'experienced' or 'skilled through experience.' It entered Catalan through Latin 'empiricus,' initially describing practitioners who relied on practical experience rather than theoretical knowledge. Did you know? The root 'empeiria' means experience, highlighting the word's deep connection to learning through direct observation.
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